Fact Check: Pls, inform all the contacts on your list not to accept a video called the “Amit Shah disowns Modi” It is a virus that formats your mobile. It is very dangerous. They announced it on the radio today. Fwd this MSG to as many as you can.

By Mohit Gadhok Published on June 5, 2020, 15:15 IST Last updated June 5, 2020, 15:20 IST

There is a message floating on the WhatsApp group stating that not to accept a video as it may contain viruses and may hack your banking information.

The message reads as “Pls (please) inform to all the contacts on your list not to accept a video called the “Amit Shah disowns Modi” It is a virus that formats your mobile. It is very dangerous. They announced it on the radio today, Fwd (forward) this MSG (message) to as many as you can. High alert. Pls (please) block this no 9266600223. They are credit/debit card hackers. Pls (please) inform all your near and dear ones”

While searching we didn’t find the authenticity of the message and if such a thing was being out, the government would have issued a notification in such regards. Source

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